up·side
ˈəp-ˈsīd 
: up on or against the side of
layin' in this death cell, writin' my time upside the wall—
Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie Johnsonsmacked him upside the head
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Noun
One upside to the new house is its location.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The strategists also laid out the upside for European markets if the former president regains control of the White House.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
John Owning, Dallas News, 1 May 2020
Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation?
—David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018
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Noun
If Li Auto investors value that stock a bit more generously, at about 2x forward revenues, led by its improving growth and potential improvement in margins, the stock could see a considerable upside.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The strategists also laid out the upside for European markets if the former president regains control of the White House.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
Bernard’s intensity, red-hot motor and likable athleticism should enable him to develop into a special teams ace under coordinator John Fassel’s tutelage. Plus, his coverage ability and adequate instincts give him upside as a defender.
—John Owning, Dallas News, 1 May 2020
Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation?
—David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upside. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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